Ringgit Ends Lower Amid Expectation Of Smaller US Rate Cut, Sharp Fall In Oil Price

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit depreciated against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday amid a sharp fall in the price of oil and on continued expectations of a smaller cut in US interest rates going forward.

Govt Recovers RM27.17 Bln Linked To 1MDB As Of September 2024 - Yeoh

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The government has recovered a total of RM27.17 billion related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) as of Sept 30, 2024. 

EBC Financial Group Improves Liquidity, Reduces Trading Costs On Major Stock Indices

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Amidst a global stock market resurgence, EBC Financial Group (EBC) has enhanced liquidity for five major stock indices, namely the United States (US) Dow Jones, Nasdaq, S&P 500, the A50 (China), and the Hang Seng Index (Hong Kong).

FBM KLCI Stays Marginally Up At Midday; Market Breadth Negative

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index was marginally higher at midday as traders awaited the upcoming United States (US) Producer Price Index data for cues to gauge the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate moves, analysts said. 

Gold Futures Likely To Be Less Bullish Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to be less bullish next week, but will still be supported amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, an analyst said.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Sideways Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a downward bias next week influenced by the escalating Red Sea crisis and the European Commission's (EC) proposal for a year-long delay to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), said industry expert Denis Low.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower On Weaker US Data

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week lower, tracking Wall Street’s performance, as higher-than-expected inflation in the United States further diminished hopes for a jumbo US interest rate cut next month.

Global Rate Cuts Signal Policy Shifts, But Malaysia Takes A Measured Approach

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 Oct (Bernama) -- The rate cuts in several countries worldwide reflect a global shift in monetary policy towards easing, driven by differing domestic economic conditions, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower as traders were seeking cues on the upcoming United States (US) Producer Price Index data to gauge the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate moves, said an analyst.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar In Early Trade On Higher Inflation Print In The US

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday amid a higher-than-expected inflation print in the United States. 

Public Bank To Acquire 44.15 Pct In LPI Capital For RM1.72 Bln Cash

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd has proposed to acquire a 44.15 per cent stake in LPI Capital Bhd, comprising 175.9 million shares, for RM1.72 billion in cash or RM9.80 per share.

Ringgit Retreats Against US Dollar Ahead Of US Inflation Data

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated to close lower against the US dollar today as traders awaited key United States (US) inflation data that may influence the pace of Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cuts.